eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Attack surface management (ASM) is a relatively new cybersecurity technology that combines elements of vulnerability management and asset discovery with the automation capabilities of breach and attack simulation (BAS) and applies them to an organization’s entire IT environment, from networks to the cloud.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 12, 2022

At times, the quest to stay on top of web application security can seem futile. It seems as though the adversaries are always a step ahead, and all we can do is try our best to contain the breaches. So it's understandable that, at times, the challenges may seem insurmountable. The asymmetry of task.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

LockBit started off the new year just as it ended the last one, topping the charts once again as January’s most prolific ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS). Considering the success of LockBit Black, it’s unusual (and unclear) why the gang is offering a new variant. Expanding marketing operations, so to speak.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

Earlier this month, Google disclosed that a supply chain attack by one of its vendors resulted in malicious software being pre-installed on millions of new budget Android devices. Google didn’t exactly name those responsible, but said it believes the offending vendor uses the nicknames “ Yehuo ” or “ Blazefire.”

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The Open Web Application Software Project (OWASP) compiled data from several major cybersecurity organizations to create this list. OWASP reports top 10 web and app weaknesses. Broken access control According to OWASP, this attack moved from sixth place into the top place from last year.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 25, 2019

Earlier this month, Google disclosed that a supply chain attack by one of its vendors resulted in malicious software being pre-installed on millions of new budget Android devices. Google didn’t exactly name those responsible, but said it believes the offending vendor uses the nicknames “ Yehuo ” or “ Blazefire.”

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 16, 2021

In this episode, Jason Kent from Cequence Security talks about his experience hacking a garage door opener API, the tools he uses such as Burp, ZAP, and APK tool, and why we need to be paying more attention to the OWASP API Security Top 10. So how can you have all those powerful apps on your mobile with less overall memory?

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ForAllSecure

JUNE 16, 2021

In this episode, Jason Kent from Cequence Security talks about his experience hacking a garage door opener API, the tools he uses such as Burp, ZAP, and APK tool, and why we need to be paying more attention to the OWASP API Security Top 10. So how can you have all those powerful apps on your mobile with less overall memory?

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SecureList

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For instance, according to the New York Times, in 2003, the United States made plans for a huge cyberattack to freeze billions of dollars in Saddam Hussein’s bank accounts and cripple his government before the invasion of Iraq. Timeline of significant cyber-events predating Feb 24th.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

” In December, eSecurity Planet detailed FireEye’s initial findings , implications for the industry, and how to mitigate similar attacks. Also Read: FireEye, SolarWinds Breaches: Implications and Protections. Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials noted “this could be an extremely serious breach of security.”

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ForAllSecure

MAY 17, 2023

VAMOSI: SOCs, either physical or virtual, are not a one size fits all model. That’s where having a SOC as a virtual or managed service makes sense GRAY: All sizes of companies should be doing it for different reasons. Small to Medium Business are, today, the target of APTs and ransomware. Often they lack the visibility of a SOC.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 2, 2018

A ridiculous number of companies are exposing some or all of their proprietary and customer data by putting it in the cloud without any kind of authentication needed to read, alter or destroy it. When cybercriminals are the first to discover these missteps, usually the outcome is a demand for money in return for the stolen data.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. That makes email security software a worthwhile investment for organizations of all sizes. user/month Coro edge: $11.99/user/month

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The 2022 update to our research on the perception of data breach causes that’s helped organizations re-evaluate how they are at risk for a data breach instead of what feels right. So what’s new, what was our methodology, and what was surprising? But that wasn’t what the DBIR data had shown. DOWNLOAD NOW.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 30, 2024

Cloud storage security issues refer to the operational and functional challenges that organizations and consumers encounter when storing data in the cloud. Cloud storage risks involve potential external threats and vulnerabilities that jeopardize the security of stored data.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Fortunately, there are many pentesting services out there that can do the job for them across a range of budgets and needs. Here, in our analysis, are seven of the best pentesting service providers, followed by more information about what to look for when choosing a pentesting service.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 13, 2022

Over the last three months, ransomware gangs have increased the pressure by multiplying in number and unleashing targeted attacks on vulnerable industries, with disruptions to business operations, million-dollar ransom demands, data exfiltration, and extortion. Top ransomware variants. Top countries.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

First, a little background Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) [1] , an industry publication that analyzes cybersecurity incident and breach data from around the world, found that over 99% of all incident and breach events fall into one of only eight major categories.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 10, 2018

billion locals' data. It's operating in an era of increasingly large repositories of personal data held by both private companies and governments alike. Sooner or later, big repositories of data will be abused. India's Aadhaar implementation is the largest biometric system in the world, holding about 1.2

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Application programming interface (API) security is a combination of tools and best practices to secure the all-important connections between applications. API security protects data and back-end systems while preserving fluid communication between software components through strict protocols and access controls.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Our updated research looks at how data breaches happened, what academia published, what the news covered, and what people Googled. The 2022 update to our research on the perception of data breach causes that’s helped organizations re-evaluate how they are at risk for a data breach instead of what feels right.

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Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Often the term is used to describe labour conditions (workers versus jobs), and in simple supply and demand terms, once there's so much of something all vying for the attention of those consuming it, the value of it plummets. them were unique (my own identical record appeared half a dozen times). There were 2.7B There were 2.7B

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Jane Frankland

JANUARY 13, 2021

And, as each new government rule has been put in place to keep us safe, physically isolated from one another and in lockdown, it’s moved more of us online – shopping, working and learning – so we can economically function, socially interact, and maintain a sense of normality. But this isn’t all.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 12, 2024

Cloud log management is the comprehensive processing of log data, including generation, aggregation, storage, analysis, archive, and disposal. The top log management services offer troubleshooting and operational efficiency through seamless integration, secure log handling, advanced security analytics, and more. Starts at $25/month.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Multi-tenant cloud environments can present greater security challenges than dedicated private cloud environments, and as with all cloud models, the customer is responsible for a good portion of that security. This shared environment is known as multi-tenancy. What Is Multi-Tenancy Security? There is no resource sharing among tenants.

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Spinone

MAY 14, 2020

Your data has become more valuable than ever before! With the rising cost and value of your data, there are also numerous threats to that data across the board. Attackers may infiltrate the perimeter defenses of your infrastructure and gain unauthorized access to your data. Why is the cost of data breach so enormous?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As flexibility and resilience are key goals of a multi-cloud strategy, multi-cloud security must also be adaptable, protecting data and applications across multiple cloud providers, accounts, different geographic availability zones, and even on-premises data centers. Here is a step-by-step approach for making multi-cloud security work.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Private cloud security is the set of techniques, technology, and requirements used to safeguard data and resources in a private cloud environment. Private clouds are a very good choice for sensitive and regulated data and applications, even as they require high levels of expertise and cost.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Consumer electronics, business, network appliances, and industrial IoT (IIoT) devices are all driving the exponential growth of IoT systems. Whether it’s a misconfiguration or inadequate security or patching , new vulnerabilities found in IoT systems seem to make the news every week. Network Slice Compromise.

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BH Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The Data Protection Commission has fined WhatsApp €225 million for failing to meet GDPR requirements on transparency. Other European data protection authorities objected to the sum so it was revised upwards, becoming the second-highest GDPR penalty yet. Failing the transparency test, WhatsApp faces €225 million fine.

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Centraleyes

JANUARY 14, 2024

Over 9 out of 10 CEOs agree that measuring and communicating risk is critical to achieving long-term success, yet not enough companies know how to conduct risk management practically. The survey reveals trends among industry leaders as they tackle vendor risk challenges. It is actually a transformative force.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2023

Some vendors will claim all pricing needs to be customized for the client and others will note that standardized pricing indicates a trustworthy vendor. After surveying trusted penetration testing sources and published pricing, the cost of a penetration test for the average organization is $18,300.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Can you really trust a WAAP to secure your critical data and services? I want to ensure that I have visibility over everything happening – across all different layers of my application stack. I want to ensure that I have visibility over everything happening – across all different layers of my application stack.

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 29, 2018

In an era well before the birth of Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), I was doing a bunch of password analysis on data breaches and wouldn't you know it - people are terrible at creating passwords! I want to talk about why that is, what's changed and what the new partnership looks like. The strength of most passwords is terrible.

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ForAllSecure

JANUARY 19, 2022

You might not think of it as a major aspect of security and yet, stolen credentials are really the key to data breaches today. Back then, these were dumb terminals on a smart mainframe so computing time was shared among many people. Other: I have the password. Lewis: Well, then, why do you need it again? And there is.

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SecureList

MAY 25, 2021

From the massive outbreaks of 2017, such as WannaCry , NotPetya , and Bad Rabbit , a lot of ransomware actors have moved to the covert but highly profitable tactic of “big-game hunting” News of ransomware causing an outage of some global corporation’s services has now become commonplace. Chronology. Trik botnet.

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Elie

DECEMBER 20, 2018

reuse of passwords found in data breaches and phishing attacks. reuse of passwords found in data breaches and phishing attacks. The remainder of this blog post is organized as follows: Methodology : How the data was collected and what are the study limitations. They also use their own lingo and workflow e.g

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